Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker
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- President Trump's White House ballroom project revealed the construction of a new underground military bunker.
- The ballroom project costs at least $300 million and faces legal challenges over congressional authorization and historical preservation concerns.
- Judge Richard Leon halted construction but allowed it to continue for 'safety and security' reasons, citing national security.
- Trump disclosed the bunker's features, including drone-proof roofing, bio-defense, secure communications, bomb shelters, and medical facilities.
- The original FDR-era bunker, the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), was used on 9/11 and has been upgraded over time.
- Past renovations under Obama involved extensive underground work, speculated to be security-related despite official denials.
- Secret Service confirmed involvement in the current project, citing security needs but keeping details classified.
- The National Capital Planning Commission approved the ballroom plan despite the court order, highlighting top-secret aspects.